Lloyd C. Bird High vs Salem Church Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lloyd C. Bird High
Chesterfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,131 students
Salem Church Elementary
North Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students
| Measure | Lloyd C. Bird High Chesterfield, Virginia | Salem Church Elementary North Chesterfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #250 of 317 | #580 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4517 of 16,910 | #10284 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,131 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 2,131 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 79% |
| city | Chesterfield | North Chesterfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salem Church Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 65.1).
- •Salem Church Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 71%).
- •Lloyd C. Bird High does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 73%).
- •Lloyd C. Bird High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74% vs 76.3%).
- •Salem Church Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.8).
- •Lloyd C. Bird High is the larger school with 2,131 students compared with 574.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lloyd C. Bird High better than Salem Church Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Salem Church Elementary ranks higher (71.5 vs 65.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lloyd C. Bird High and Salem Church Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and North Chesterfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lloyd C. Bird High: 2,131. Salem Church Elementary: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lloyd C. Bird High and Salem Church Elementary rank in Virginia?
Lloyd C. Bird High is 250th of 317 and Salem Church Elementary is 580th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).